Richard Jonathan Denton, age 70 of Smyrna passed away Sunday September 14, 2025. He was a native of Maryville and was preceded in death by his daughter,Crisi Manley, father, Richard Denton, brothers, Tim Denton, Bud Denton, sisters, Denise Ford, Donna Hamilton,

Mr. Denton was a member of Parkway Baptist Church and had retired from Denso.

He is survived by his children,  Jeremy Denton and wife Candace, Kelyn Denton and husband Zach Vercher; grandchildren, Rivers ,Lydia, Nolan, Todd, Haley ; mother, Glenda Denton; sister, Dion Hunt; brother, Dewayne Denton; son in law, Jason Manley, and a host of other family and friends.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Woodfin Memorial Chapel is in charge of cremation arrangements. www.woodfinchapel.com